Category: Region VIII

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A Lake Closer to the Heavens

Most of us would not even think about lakes and how they are just petty bodies of water. This might be because lakes are just stagnant water and we do not want to associate ourselves with stagnancy as we want to feel we are growing. But, have you ever thought of giving it once shot [...]

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Memoirs of a Homecoming

Who could ever forget the famous line of General Douglas MacArthur? “I shall return!” he said. True indeed, his return to the country has freed us from the occupation of the Japanese people and gave peace after World War II. Today, the people of Palo, Leyte, the place where General MacArthur landed in October 20, [...]

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A Bridge that Connects People’s Lives

From our elementary days, we knew all about the San Juanico Bridge. How it is the longest bridge in the Philippines is not a secret to anyone. Well, aside from being a bridge, the San Juanico Bridge also is an epitome of beauty and picturesque views. It has always been believed to be a gift [...]

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Sarakiki-Hadang Festival

Sarakiki-Hadang Festival Sarakiki is a Waray word means a movement of a rooster who’s trying to mate with a female chicken or a rooster tries to challenge a fight with another rooster. The word “Sarakiki” refers to the act of praising to gods or spirits, and “Hadang” is a ritual dance of appreciations. Sarakiki-Hadang festival [...]

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Upcoming Festival : Abuyog, Leyte, The “BUYOGAN Festival”

“THE BUYOGAN FESTIVAL”, (August 19), ABUYOG, LEYTE Abuyog, a town in the City of Tacloban celebrates an annual choreographed festival derived from the movement of the bees called “Buyogan” Festival. Buyogan is from the local term “Buyog” or the Bees. This very unique festivity shows the culture of Abuyog as a tourist attraction. Buyogan parade [...]